Travel Team Pre-Tryout Information Sheet 2014 – 2015

Welcome to the Loudoun Soccer Travel Team 2014-15 Tryouts. Below is key information regarding the Loudoun 01G Black team for which your child is trying out for. It includes general team information, as well as financial and logistical commitments associated with being part of this team in the Loudoun Soccer Travel Program. If you would like further information, please feel free to contact the Head Coach.

Team Name Loudoun Soccer 01G Black Age Group U13 Girls

There are expected to be 4 teams in this age group. This team is in the Loudoun Soccer Premier tier and is considered the B Team.

This team plays in the following Competitive League: Washington Area Girls Soccer (WAGS)

Head Coach: Dave Gryder Tel. #:571-426-9374 Email: [email protected]

Head Coach Qualifications / Experience USSF License Coach, Current Head Boys Coach Tuscarora H.S., Washington Post Soccer All-Met Coach of the , VA. State Coach of the Year, State Champion, State Champion Finalist 3x, Regional Coach of the Year x4, District Coach of the Year x3

Required commitments for being on this team:

When you accept a position on the Loudoun 01 Girls Black the expectation is for both you and your daughter to be committed and attend the team’s practices and games. This is a year round commitment that starts training sessions in the along with a Pre- Summer Camp. There will be 2-3 training sessions per week in the Fall, , and , along with games/ tournaments on the weekends.

Coach Gryder has a positive coaching philosophy that promotes technical and tactical development, competiveness, and the ability to grow as a player. The goal is to create a learning environment in which player's will grow both on the field and off. Player's will improve through competitive training and game situations.

Players accepting a spot on this team are expected to attend all scheduled practice sessions, games, and tournaments. Advanced communication with the coach and/or team manager is expected if unable to attend a scheduled event. Players are also expected to be on time to all practices and games.

This team will have the following tournament schedule:

Possible Fall tournaments include: ● Capital Cup- Aug 29- Sept 1, 2014 ● Wags Tournament- Oct 11-13, 2014 ● Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament- November 14-16, 2014

Possible Spring tournaments include: ● Arlington Tournament- Mid-March ● PWSI Icebreaker- Mid-March ● The Virginian- Memorial Day Weekend ● VA. State Cup Play

This team will practice through the winter. This is expected to involve: ➢ A minimum of two practices per week (Indoor/Outdoor) Beginning in January ➢ Participation in an Indoor/ Loudoun Outdoor league with a minimum of one game per (weekend).

All players and parents should be aware of the commitment required for this team: This team is a year-round team and will train two to three times a week as well as participate in additional technical training sessions and play games on the weekend (spring/fall). It will also require various winter and summer training commitments. The number of practices and the requirement for attendance at practices and games will necessitate a very high degree of dedication on the part of all team players and their parents. If your child is selected and you cannot make such a commitment, please do not accept a spot on the team. One of the other teams should be able to match your ability level and commitment. If you are accepted on the team and cannot maintain your commitments to the team, the coach will limit your playing time to represent your level of commitment in all areas.

In accordance with “VYSA Policy Regarding Nonpayment of Club/Team Financial Obligations by Travel Players”, approved in April 2012, players may be released by the team for non-payment of club or team fees. A team may release a player from the team roster for failure to meet financial obligations as outlined in VYSA Registration Manual (5.27). Accordingly, VYSA will not process a transfer of a player from one club/team to another during the seasonal year if that player is not current on his or her financial obligations.

Additional Try out There are a number of players who may be either injured or who have conflicts with tryout dates. Therefore, a supplemental tryout may be held, should the coach wish to. Any additional tryouts will be at the coach’s discretion and information regarding such will be posted on the team website.

Loudoun Soccer Club Fee (Premier- Black Team)

Club fee per player for the full seasonal year (Fall 2014 and Spring 2015): $2,265

Installment plans are available for club fees (4 month/9 month payments)

Club fee includes coach salary as defined by the standard coach plan, 5 winter team sessions, 5 summer team sessions, Pre-Season Team Summer camp, all facility fees.

Fall & Spring Training Academy and GK Academy are included in Club fee

8 winter Club Training sessions are included in Club fee

Approximate Additional Estimated Team Finances

Tournaments (2 fall, 2 spring - $800 each) $3200 Team Winter Training Space or Indoor League $850 Team Uniforms (new players $100 per player, does not $100 player include warm-ups or backpacks) (approx.) Miscellaneous / Additional Training sessions $1200 Team State Cup $350 Team Additional Tournament- 3rd in Fall 2014 $425 Team

Fundraising As a member of this team, you are expected to be proactive in fundraising, along with the rest of the team families. All funds raised are for the benefit of the team and remain as team funds (see below).

Financial Refunds Please be aware that financial refunds will not be given to any player’s family or associated person, partner, colleague or alike should the player choose to leave a Loudoun Soccer team. Please refer to the Loudoun Soccer website for the full Travel Financial Policy. If the website does not answer your questions, please contact the Loudoun Soccer office. Thank you for your understanding.

MANDATORY TEAM MEETING INFORMATION: Loudoun Soccer 01G Black will hold a mandatory meeting for the parents of players offered a spot on the team. The date/location of the meeting will be determined once the team has been selected. We will be discussing team expectations / plans, budget and roles, as well as answering any questions.

If you have questions about this team that have not been answered here, please feel free to contact the team coach .If you have general questions regarding the Loudoun Soccer Travel program please contact Fiona Legg, Travel Program Manager at [email protected] / 703.777.9977 or contact Mark Ryan, Director of Coaching (Travel) at [email protected] / 703.777.9977

We thank you for your interest in the Loudoun Soccer Travel Program and trust that you will have a very enjoyable experience at our tryouts. Thank you for your attendance and please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you in the soccer community.